Chapter 367: Appearance, step to the front!
As the enthusiastic applause gradually died down,
Shen Lan cleared her throat and picked up the microphone again. Her eyes swept across the audience, as if she wanted to take in everyone's expression.
"Dear guests, next up will be the most important news of today's press conference!"
She paused deliberately to create enough suspense. The audience held their breath and stared at her, afraid of missing any word.
"After an open election by all board members of Infinity Auto, we are honored to nominate Mr. Qin Han as the new chairman of Infinity Auto!" Shen Lan's voice was firm and clear, echoing throughout the entire press conference.
In an instant,
The entire press conference scene was like a bomb was dropped, and it exploded in an instant.
The reporters had been trying to maintain some professional reserve, but now they no longer cared about it and began to whisper to each other, each voice louder than the last.
"Qin Han? I've never heard of this name. Who is he?"
"Who is this? Who is Qin Han?"
"Yeah, why did Infinity Motors suddenly choose an unknown person as the chairman? What's the secret behind this?"
"Where's Sun Zhiqiang? Isn't he the largest shareholder of Infinity Auto? Why don't you see him?"
"Damn... could it be that the power has been taken away?"
Those in the industry were even more shocked, with their brows tightly twisted into the shape of the Chinese character "川".
Some of them stood up subconsciously, searching the crowd eagerly, as if they were trying to find the person called "Qin Han".
Others just sat there, muttering to themselves, repeating the name "Qin Han", trying to dig out even a trace of relevant information from the depths of their memories, but it was all in vain in the end.
A senior practitioner who has been working in the automotive industry for many years said with confusion: "This is outrageous. I have been in the industry for so long and have never heard of this person. What is Infinite Auto doing?"
The friend next to him nodded and asked curiously, "Is there some powerful financial force behind Qin Han? Otherwise, how could he suddenly rise to power?"
Others also shook their heads.
"I don't understand. Infinity Auto has always been led by Sun Zhiqiang. With such a sudden change of leadership, it's hard to say what the company's future will be like."
"This is really big news! You came at the right time today!"
"Qin Han... Could this be a white glove pushed by some big boss? However, Wuxian Automobile's performance in recent years has been very poor. Last year, it lost more than 20 billion yuan. What's the point of having such a broken company?"
"We don't understand the world of the big guys. They can see things that we mortals can't see!"
"That makes sense. Maybe he's preparing to wash..."
"Shhh!!"
While everyone was discussing,
A senior automotive industry reporter stood up suddenly, raised the recorder in his hand high, and asked loudly: "Hello, what is the background of Mr. Qin Han? Why did he suddenly become the chairman of Infinity Auto? What kind of changes will he bring to Infinity Auto?"
His question was like a fuse, instantly igniting the atmosphere on the scene.
Other reporters raised their hands and questions came pouring in.
"Hello, where is Chairman Sun Zhiqiang? Why did he resign?"
"With the new chairman taking office, will there be major adjustments to Infinity Auto's development strategy?"
"As far as I know, Chairman Sun Zhiqiang is the largest shareholder of Infinity Auto and has a firm grip on the control of Infinity Auto. Why was he driven out?"
"Excuse me, is Mr. Qin Han also a shareholder of Infinity Motors? How many shares does he hold?"
"excuse me……"
The atmosphere on the scene was instantly pushed to a new climax. Everyone was eager to know the answer, and their eyes were all focused on Shen Lan on the stage.
Shen Lan smiled and looked around calmly.
After the scene quieted down a bit, she raised the microphone and said clearly and firmly, "Everyone, please be patient. I will answer your questions one by one."
"First of all, Mr. Qin Han is not only a shareholder of Infinity Auto, but also the company's current largest shareholder, holding 31% of the shares!"
"It is based on his profound insight into the company's development and strong capital strength that the board of directors, after careful consideration, unanimously nominated him as the new chairman."
"The entire nomination process strictly complies with the Company Law and the internal regulations of Infinity Auto. From nomination, deliberation to voting, every link is open, transparent, legal and compliant, ensuring the fairness and authority of the decision."
As soon as these words were spoken, the scene was once again swept by a wave of shock.
The reporters, who had been holding their pens and ready to record key information at any time, felt as if their hands were frozen. The pens in their hands almost fell down. Their mouths opened wide, their eyes were as big as bells, and their faces were full of disbelief, as if they had heard a fairy tale.
"31% of the shares! This means that they have almost absolute say in the company's decision-making. It's surprising that there was no news of this before."
"Yes, we usually think we are well-informed and keep a close eye on the changes in the equity structure of major car companies, but this time we were caught off guard. Where did this Qin Han come from, and what kind of capital is operating behind him?"
"This is not just a matter of equity ratio. Think about it, Sun Zhiqiang used to have the final say in Wuxian Automobile, but now he has been suddenly replaced by this mysterious Qin Han. The company's future strategic direction and product layout are likely to undergo earth-shaking changes. We have to dig deeper."
"I'm thinking, such a large-scale share acquisition must involve a lot of capital flow. How many inside stories are hidden behind this capital chain? What exactly is the financial backer trying to do? Is Infinity Motors going to make a big move next, or does it have other unknown plans?"
"This is too exciting. Infinity Auto has always been the focus of the industry. This time the new chairman takes office and holds so many shares. The company's future competitive situation in the new energy track and even the entire industry structure may be rewritten because of this change. We have to hurry up and follow up on the report." Just when everyone was still immersed in this huge shock and their minds were blank, Shen Lan spoke again: "Next, let us invite Mr. Qin Han to the stage with warm applause to personally answer questions and share his grand blueprint for the future development of Infinity Auto!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the curtain behind the stage slowly opened.
The spotlight instantly focused on the aisle. Qin Han, wearing a well-tailored royal blue suit, walked towards the center of the rostrum with an upright posture and steady steps.
He had a confident smile on his face, his eyes were firm and bright, and his every move exuded a powerful aura.
Everyone's eyes in the audience were attracted by him, flash lights flashed wildly, and shutter clicks rang out.
Under the attention of countless people, Qin Han stepped onto the stage, nodded slightly to Shen Lan, took the microphone, and faced the crowd who were eagerly waiting below the stage.
The scene suddenly became quiet, and everyone held their breath, waiting for his speech.
Qin Han smiled and said loudly: "Hello, media friends, industry colleagues and guests."
"I am Qin Han, the Qin of Emperor Qin and Emperor Wu of Han, and the Han of Emperor Qin and Emperor Wu of Han!"
Upon hearing this unique self-introduction, there was a burst of low laughter from the audience.
Qin Han smiled again and said, "I am honored to be here and become the new helmsman of Infinity Auto. Everyone may be confused about my sudden appearance, but please believe that all this is for Infinity Auto to achieve a qualitative leap in the new energy track!"
"At present, the new energy vehicle industry is highly competitive, and technology is changing with each passing day. Although Infinite Auto has a solid foundation, it also faces many challenges. After I take over, I will first increase investment in the research and development of intelligent driving and vehicle-machine systems. We plan to cooperate with top technology companies to jointly create more advanced and safer intelligent driving solutions, so that Infinite Auto's products will lead the industry in terms of intelligence. At the same time, we will optimize the vehicle-machine system and enhance the user interaction experience to make it smooth, convenient and interesting."
As soon as he finished speaking, the reporters in the audience couldn't wait to raise their hands, and the atmosphere instantly heated up.
A senior automotive industry reporter stood up first, holding up the microphone and asked loudly: "Mr. Qin, you proposed to make Infinite Auto achieve a qualitative leap, but this goal is extremely difficult. How do you plan to achieve this grand vision?"
Qin Han looked calm, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and spoke with full confidence: "Achieving a qualitative leap? This is by no means empty talk.
In terms of technological research and development, we will make unstoppable progress and deeply integrate with the industry's top technology companies.
We will polish the intelligent driving algorithm like carving a work of art, and we will never give up until it reaches the top level in the industry, so that Infinite Automobile's vehicles will have the sharpest "eyes" and the smartest "brains" in complex road conditions, and can perceive accurately and respond flexibly.
Hardware upgrades will also be carried out vigorously, completely replacing outdated configurations to create a rock-solid and stable system.
In terms of vehicle-machine systems, we will forcibly implant cutting-edge interactive design concepts, and the user experience we create will surely leave our peers far behind. Car owners can control their cars as conveniently and smoothly as using the most advanced smart devices.
At the product level, the existing chaotic product line will be drastically streamlined, and resources will be concentrated on 2-3 star models. From every line of the exterior design to every parameter of the internal performance, the industry's leading brands will be regarded as targets to be surpassed and every demand point of the target customer group will be accurately hit.
With these two breakthroughs, Infinite Auto’s core competitiveness will grow exponentially, and achieving a qualitative leap is only a matter of course.”
The reporters in the audience listened attentively and took notes quickly, and were shocked by Qin Han's strong tone.
At this time, another reporter stood up and asked a second question: "Mr. Qin, Chairman Sun Zhiqiang suddenly resigned. Where is he now? What do you think of his departure?"
Qin Han narrowed his eyes slightly, and his tone became serious: "Chairman Sun Zhiqiang did leave some traces in the past development, but if Infinite Auto wants to survive and rise in the current fierce competition, it must break through and establish a new one!
The company has entered a new stage of development. The old decision-making model and management methods can no longer meet the needs. The board of directors made decisive new decisions based on accurate judgment of the market and consideration of the company's long-term development.
Chairman Sun is currently in the process of handing over his work. As for his subsequent arrangements, that is his personal choice and the company will announce it in accordance with regulations at the appropriate time.
Infinite Automotive should now focus on the future rather than dwelling on the past.”
Questions came one after another, and another stood up, with obvious doubt in his tone: "Boss Qin, as everyone knows, Infinity Auto lost more than 200 billion last year, a record for global auto companies. In such a severe financial situation, why do you think you can turn the tide? Where does your confidence come from?"
Qin Han stared at the reporter with a sharp gaze, and said in a high and powerful voice: "So what if there is a huge loss? This is just the 'labor pain' before Infinite Auto's rebirth from the ashes!
I have full confidence in turning the tide. My confidence comes from my accurate grasp of industry trends and the huge potential of Infinite Auto.
We will sort out the company's business processes from all aspects, just like cleaning out a cancer, resolutely cut those wasteful and worthless expenses, deeply optimize the cost structure, and spend every penny wisely.
The results of new technological research and development will be quickly transformed into the driving force for product upgrades, greatly increasing product added value and allowing Infinite Auto's products to have absolute pricing power in the market.
In terms of sales channels, we will work hard in the domestic market and turn every corner into our 'battlefield'. At the same time, we will forcefully open the door to overseas markets and reduce costs to the lowest level by leveraging economies of scale.
With the hard work of all employees and the full support of shareholders, Wuxian Automobile will get out of the predicament and move towards glory. This is inevitable and there is no suspense! "
With Qin and Han's powerful answers to each question,
Some reporters in the audience gasped, impressed by his courage.
Some fell into deep thought, realizing that Infinite Auto is really about to usher in an earth-shaking transformation. They wondered how much impact this would have on the entire new energy industry.
At this moment, Lin Shuyi stood up first and walked onto the stage with graceful and firm steps.
After standing still, she took the microphone and said in a clear and powerful voice: "Everyone, I am Lin Shuyi, a shareholder of Infinity Auto. Today, I stand here to show you my attitude. I support Mr. Qin Han without reservation."
“From the time I first came across Mr. Qin Han’s ideas to the time I witnessed his strategic vision and courage at this press conference, I firmly believe that he is the one who can lead Infinity Auto out of difficulties and towards glory. We at Temasek have always focused on the potential of investment projects and the ability of leaders. Mr. Qin Han has shown me the infinite possibilities of Infinity Auto.”
She turned slightly to face Qin Han and nodded solemnly, her eyes full of trust.
Then,
Zhang Mingzhe walked quickly onto the stage, his face showing his usual calmness.
Tencent Capital?
Seeing him, everyone in the audience looked serious, and they all wanted to hear what this big shot in the venture capital field had to say.
...(End of chapter)